The authority said the new arrangement would apply to importers, exporters, clearing and forwarding agents, transporters, bonded warehouse operators, partner states and other stakeholders involved in cargo movement.
By Bradley BosireKenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has asked Parliament to strengthen Kenya’s tobacco-control framework to keep pace with electronic nicotine products and new marketing channels. In its submission on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024, KRA urged tighter definitions, clearer product standards and stronger enforcement measures, including limits on
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Kenya Revenue Authority said taxpayers with historical liabilities covered by the ongoing tax amnesty may spread their payments over six equal monthly instalments instead of settling the debt in one lump sum.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a notice issued on Wednesday, September 16, KRA said the waiver will apply to penalties and interest incurred as a result of the system downtime experienced during September 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Shippers Council of Eastern Africa has welcomed the change, saying opening the market to several suppliers could improve the availability and performance of the electronic seals.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the authority, only part of the illicit alcohol market involves counterfeit products. Other illegal products include alcohol affected by tax evasion, smuggled drinks, substandard and adulterated products, unlicensed artisanal alcohol and surrogate alcohol.
By Bradley BosireAccording to a notice issued to stakeholders, the maintenance will begin at 6am and end at 6pm, during which the iCMS platform will be unavailable to all users.
By Bradley BosireWhile some businesses in the CBD remained closed, trading continued normally in other parts of Nairobi. Eastleigh was largely calm by mid-morning, with shops open and business going on as usual.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIncome tax has taken the biggest cut, with the projected collection reduced by Sh78.6 billion from Sh1.384 trillion to Sh1.305 trillion. The income tax category, which includes corporate taxes paid on profits as well as Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deducted from workers' salaries and wages, remains the largest source of the expected revenue decline.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn its ruling, the court said COFEK had approached the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) as a public-interest organisation, yet it was not a party recognised by employment laws as being entitled to file a pre-employment dispute before the court.
By Bradley BosireIn a public advertisement issued on July 13, 2026, the Treasury said the successful candidate will provide strategic, commercial, and operational leadership to the Fund, which is expected to mobilise domestic and international capital for large-scale infrastructure projects.
By Samuel OtienoKRA also surpassed its customs revenue target after collecting Sh988.8 billion against a target of Sh980.8 billion, achieving a performance rate of 100.8 per cent. Domestic revenue reached Sh1.851 trillion, equivalent to 93 per cent of the target for the financial year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe authority announced extended working hours across its customer support channels, including the KRA Contact Centre, Huduma Centres, KRA Service Centres and Ushuru Mashinani Service Partners nationwide to accommodate taxpayers seeking assistance.
By Bradley BosireThe State Department for Housing has asked Parliament to amend the Finance Bill, 2026, to allow KRA to recover unremitted Affordable Housing Levy deductions as civil debt. Affordable Housing Board officials cite enforcement gaps and unpaid amounts exceeding Sh100 billion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAppearing before the National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning during public hearings on the Finance Bill, 2026, the Affordable Housing Fund Board defended the controversial housing levy, sought expanded enforcement powers for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and pushed back against proposed tax changes that it warned could sharply increase the cost of houses.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arraigned Evans Agumba Oriato, a Compliance Officer based in Kisumu, before the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court on bribery charges.
By Bradley BosireThe two agencies, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, signed a joint communiqué at the KPA Headquarters in Mombasa, outlining immediate steps to improve efficiency, cut costs for traders, and strengthen coordination across Kenya’s main transport corridors.
By David AbonyoIRC’s Regional Policy and Advocacy Advisor Irene Shiundu stressed the critical role refugee identity cards play in ensuring access to healthcare, education, legal aid, and employment.
By Brenda SockyMoody’s flagged the country's widening budget deficit, which rose to 5.7% of GDP higher than earlier projections.
By Brenda SockyThe suspect, a local resident, was apprehended at Kona 7 Trading Centre near the Kenya-Tanzania border, nearly 15 hours after the Friday morning attack.
By Brenda SockyConstable Gilbert Kibet, who was attached to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) station in Muhuru Bay, was found dead early Friday morning outside a bar.
By Brenda SockyThe crackdown is part of heightened efforts to combat illegal liquor trade in Uasin Gishu County.
By Brenda SockyKRA has provided substantial relief to over three million taxpayers.
By Maureen Kinyanjui